Kilimanjaro Ascent

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Region: Africa

Kilimanjaro Ascent

Climb Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa!

An exhilarating, challenging 10 day expedition to the summit of Kilimanjaro, following in the footsteps of the recent Comic Relief Kilimanjaro trek.  The trail of this beautiful route will take us through rain forests, alpine meadow, moorland, semi desert conditions and over frozen ice and snow to reach Uhura Peak - the summit of Kilimanjaro (5895m)!

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1  - London - Kilimanjaro
Day 2  - Drive to Machame Gate - trek to Machame Camp (3000m)
Day 3  - Shira Cave (3850m)
Day 4  - Barranco Hut (3950m)
Day 5  - Barafu Hut  (4600m)
Day 6  - Possible extra acclimatisation day or Karanga Valley
Day 7  - Summit (5895m) and Mweka Camp (2950m)
Day 8  - Down to Moshi and the hotel!
Day 9  - Moshi - Kilimanjaro Airport
Day 10 - Arrive in London 

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